The Postal Service this year will dramatically revamp its Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) operations to improve customer service, standardize processes and improve efficiencies, according to Pritha Mehra,... View More
Dead Tree Edition announces publication of the free "Unofficial Guide to Flats Sequencing" to clear up confusion regarding a new technology that may revolutionize the way magazines, catalogs, and mailed... View More
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is launching a new, smaller Priority Mail Flat Rate Box. The Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box measures 8-5/8 x 5-3/8 x 1-5/8 inches - about the same size and shape as... View More
A message from Dan Blair, Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission As we enter 2009, I would like to take the opportunity to highlight the Commission's work in 2008 and give a preview of what to expect... View More
Editor's Note: The following is a perspective by postal commentator Gene Del Polito for Mailing Systems Technology. The views expressed are solely the author's, and do not necessarily reflect the official... View More
Early bird registration is now open to the mailing industry's premier trade show and event in Washington, DC, this May 17-20. More than 6,000 industry professionals are expected to attend this year's Forum... View More
Registration is now open for next year's event More than 6,000 industry professionals are expected to attend the National Postal Forum May 17-20 in Washington, DC. This is the mailing industry's premier... View More
Phase two of FSS planning is under way. With the implementation of the Flats Sequencing System, the Postal Service has identified a very aggressive goal of minimizing carrier handling of flat mail. How... View More
The Postal Service is working to resolve technical issues on usps.com that have affected some applications. Updates are being posted on the website. The following online tools are working and available... View More
The US Postal Service's long-awaited Move Update requirements officially took effect last week; however, mailers will have about six months to become compliant with the new requirements before... View More
On November 23, USPS expanded the Move Update requirement from First-Class Mail automation- and presort-price mailings to include all Standard Mail mailings. The minimum frequency of Move Update processing... View More
With 19 billion cards, letters and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service has some tips to help get gifts to their destination swiftly and safely. "The Postal Service... View More
USPS Announces 5 % Increase in Shipping Rates The Postal Service has just announced their 2009 shipping rates, which will be effective January 18th. An announcement on rates for other mailing classes will... View More
The U.S. Postal Service concluded the 2008 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2007-Sept. 30, 2008) with a net loss of $2.8 billion as the national economic slowdown lowered mail volume and as the Postal Service bore... View More
A news story currently in wide circulation is reporting that the Postal Service will soon layoff 40,000 employees. This story is not accurate. Originating out of Shreveport, LA, the story does quote... View More
Express Mail packages can be held at Post Offices for pickup, giving customers both the peace of mind of secure delivery and the convenience of picking up their packages when it best fits their schedules.... View More
Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Chairman Dan G. Blair announced that Commissioner Nanci Langley has been named Vice-Chairman of the Commission, succeeding Vice-Chairman Mark Acton. PRC regulations... View More
Postal Explorer (pe.usps.com) is your source for up-to-date mailing standards. The Domestic Mail Manual is fully searchable on Postal Explorer and features fly-out menus, cross-reference links, and... View More
The U.S. Postal Service has released Vision 2013, its new five-year strategic plan that balances near-term priorities with long-term needs to adapt to changing customer needs. The plan acknowledges that... View More
